Ultimate Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 (3/4-pound) large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1/4 cup panko
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more, to taste
• 1 1/3 cups marinara sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• basil, optional, to taste, freshly chopped, for garnish